pet name
noun
a name or a term of address used to express affection for a person, thing, etc.
pet names
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pluralof pet name.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One concern is that the media being shared online could reveal details like birthdays, addresses, pet names, and so on - which later in life could increase the risk of identity fraud.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
Other activists started to call them Grandma and Grandpa, pet names they’ve since adopted at home to replace traditional terms of endearment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
Use strong passwords: Create long, random and unique passwords, and try to avoid using common identifying information, like birthdays or pet names.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2024
Her shifts revolve around the regulars, whose families, health problems and pet names she knows well.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
I also told him that all of Father’s and Mother’s pet names were meaningless, that a kiss here and there didn’t automatically lead to trust.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
